Georgia CommonsHR 1982: Gayle, Mrs. Theresa; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Savannah resident Mrs. Theresa Gayle for her decades of community service, motherhood, and career on her 85th birthday.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Mrs. Theresa Gayle of Savannah. It does not change any law; it formally commends her for raising five children, working as a beautician and domestic worker, informally caring for other children in her neighborhood, and serving for decades at St. John Baptist Church. The resolution congratulates her on her 85th birthday and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, which is the standard closing step for this kind of honorary measure.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Theresa Gayle for her service to her family and the Savannah community.
- Congratulates her on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic honor with no regulatory effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Theresa Gayle and references her five children. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, but it reflects recognition of her role in the Savannah community and at St. John Baptist Church.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal: it gives official state recognition to one Savannah woman's life of family caregiving and community service, and provides her with a keepsake copy from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Mrs. Gayle's work as a beautician, candy apple seller, domestic worker, and informal caretaker of neighborhood children.
- The resolved clause commends her service and congratulates her on her 85th birthday, expressing wishes for continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Mrs. Theresa Gayle for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Savannah community
- House of Representatives honors